For over forty years, the Pensions Management Institute has provided its members and wider society with information and insight, regarding pensions and employee benefits through its regular events, seminars and our member magazine.

Professional Pensions Investment Conference has gathered a great following and is a widely respected event which brings together senior decision makers within public and private sector pension schemes.

Emerging-market (EM) bonds delivered strong returns in 2017, and we think the sector has more potential in 2018. From Sao Paulo to Shanghai, improving economic fundamentals and smarter policies are leading to healthier economies. Even so, global economic and geopolitical risks abound, making it more important than ever for investors to be selective.

Government must 'get a grip' on spending - ACA

Employers should regain the flexibility to cap pension costs in difficult times, the Association of Consulting Actuaries says.

Chairman Keith Barton (pictured) said if employers could cap pension costs in difficult times, then "good pensions" - those replacing 60% to 70% of pre-retirement income inclusive of state pensions - will...